The company is showing positive signs after a difficult period.It has been a tough year for Forward Air (FWRD 18.99%) investors, but the company's latest results provide some evidence that the company is finally moving in the right direction.Investors are taking notice, sending Forward shares up 20% as of noon ET.Pulling out of a ditchForward Air has been driving through potholes over the last year. The transportation company has been on the defensive since last year, when it announced its intention to acqu ...